1. Ecological Structure
Jihee Chung
Nijia Ji

2. Context
Patch- A term fundamental to landscape ecology, is defined as a relatively homogeneous area that differs from its surroundings.
Matrix- the “background ecological system” of a landscape with a high degree of connectivity.
Edge- the portion of an ecosystem near its perimeter, where influences of the adjacent patches can cause an environmental difference between the interior of the patch and its edge.
Corridor-A linear landscape element that can be defined on the basis of structure or function.

3. 1930s

4. 1960s

5. 1990s

6. 2004

7. 2010

8. CHANGES
Patch

9. Patches fragmentation
Loss of Patches
Patches isolate
Urban Parks
Matrixes
From farmlands to urban lands
Corridors
Along the creeks
Along the creeks and roads.

10. References